PhD in Evolution and Behaviour

The PhD in Evolution and Behaviour focuses on the evolutionary processes responsible for shaping functionally organised behaviours across a wide variety of organisms, examining the adaptive bases of behaviour patterns and their underlying mechanisms. Research methods combine studies of species behaviour in natural habitats with complementary experimental work conducted under controlled laboratory conditions. Students are supervised by faculty from the Departments of Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Psychology, and must secure a potential supervisor before submitting an application. The program is delivered in person over a nominal four-year period, with intakes in the Summer, Fall, and Winter terms. Graduates are prepared for research careers in behavioural and evolutionary biology across academic, government, and applied settings.